Dr. Venkat Allada
Professor, Engineering Management & Systems Engineering
(573) 341-4573 | allada@mst.edu |
215 Engineering Management
Research Interests
Lean Management, Systems Thinking, Product Design and Development, Higher Education
Education
Ph.D. Industrial Engineering, 1994, University of Cincinnati
M.Tech. Management & Systems, 1990, Indian Institute of Technology
B.E. Production Engineering, 1987, University of Mumbai
Dr. Casey Canfield
Associate Professor, Engineering Management & Systems Engineering
(573) 341-6153 | canfieldci@mst.edu |
202 Engineering Management
Specialization
ENG MGT 2110: Managing Engineering and TechnologyResearch Interests
Human Systems Integration, Human Factors, Automation, Energy Systems, Smart Cities, Organizational Behavior, Decision Science, Risk Analysis, Risk Communication, Data Visualization, Policy Analysis, Behavioral Interventions, Program Evaluation, Implementation Science, Stakeholder Engagement
Education
B.S. Engineering: Systems, 2010, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering
Dr. Steven Corns
Associate Chair of Graduate Studies and Associate Professor, Engineering Management & Systems Engineering
(573) 341-6367 | cornss@mst.edu |
213 Engineering Management
Specialization
ENG MGT 2310: Introduction to Systems Engineering, SYS ENG 5101: Systems Engineering and Analysis, SYS ENG 5211: Computational Intelligence
Research Interests
Computational Intelligence, Complex Systems, Bioinformatics, Infrastructure System Modeling, Autonomous Systems
Education
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, 2008, Iowa State University
M.S. Mechanical Engineering, 2003, Iowa State University
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, 2001, Iowa State University
Dr. Cihan Dagli
Founder and Director of Systems Engineering Graduate Program and Professor, Engineering Management & Systems Engineering
(573) 647-9125 | dagli@mst.edu |
218 Engineering Management
Specialization
SYS ENG 5212: Introduction to Neural Networks and Applications, SYS ENG 6104: Systems Architecting, SYS ENG 6213: Deep Learning and Advanced Neural Networks, SYS ENG 6239: Smart Engineering Systems Design, SYS ENG 6321: Complex System Modeling
Research Interests
Dr. David Enke
Associate Dean, Kummer College, Professor, Engineering Management & Systems Engineering
(573) 341-4749 | enke@mst.edu |
229 Engineering Management
Specialization
Research Interests
Education
Dr. Abhijit Gosavi
Professor, Engineering Management & Systems Engineering
(573) 341-4624 | gosavia@mst.edu |
210 Engineering Management
Specialization
ENG MGT 4310: Plant Layout and Material Handling, ENG MGT 5410: Simulation, ENG MGT 5615: Production Planning and Scheduling, ENG MGT 5412: Operations Management Science
Research Interests
Simulation-Based Optimization, Markov Decision Processes, Airline Revenue Management, Total Productive Maintenance
Education
Ph.D. Industrial Engineering, 1999, University of South Florida
M.Tech Mechanical Engineering, 1995, Indian Institution of Technology
B.E. Mechanical Engineering, 1992, Jadavpur University
Dr. Sheryl Hodges
Associate Teaching Professor, Engineering Management & Systems Engineering
(573) 341-4572 | hodgessl@mst.edu |
Specialization
ENG MGT 2211: Engineering Accounting and Finance, ENG MGT 3510: Marketing Management Systems ENG MGT 5210: Economic Decision Analysis, ENG MGT 6322: Case Studies in Project Management ENG MGT 6323: Global Project Management
Research Interests
Program/Project Management, Financial Management, Organizational Management, Engineering/Construction
Education
D.E., 1993, Louisiana Tech University
B.S. Civil Engineering, 1992, (magna cum laude) Louisiana Tech University
M.A. Geology, 1986, State University of New York - Buffalo
B.A. Geology, 1983, (cum laude) State University of New York - Buffalo
Dr. Amaury Lendasse
Department Chair of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering (EMSE) and Graduate Program Director, Bernard R. Sarchet Endowed Professor of Engineering Management
(573) 341-4572 | alendasse@mst.edu |
221 Engineering Management
Research Interests
Machine Learning, Data Science, Explainable AI and Information Visualization
Dr. Robert Marley
Robert B. Koplar Professor, Engineering Management & Systems Engineering
(573) 341-7256 | marleyr@mst.edu |
112 Engineering Management
Specialization
ENG MGT 6211: Advanced Financial Management
Research Interests
Engineering Science: Human Systems Integration, Human Factors Engineering, Ergonomics, Human Health and Safety Engineering, Engineering Psychology, Human Performance, Statistics and Design of Industrial Experiments. Applications in occupational and transportation systems. Engineering Management Science: Leadership in complex organizations, diversity and inclusion in complex organizations,decision making. Applications in higher education and not-for-profit systems.
Education
Ph.D. Industrial Engineering, 1990, Wichita State University
M.S. Engineering Management Science, 1987, Wichita State University
B.G.S. General Studies - Experimental Psychology Emphasis, 1983, Wichita State University
Biography
Dr. Gabriel Nicolosi
Assistant Professor, Engineering Management & Systems Engineering
(573) 341-4572 | gabrielnicolosi@mst.edu |
217 Engineering Management
Specialization
ENG MGT 5414: Introduction to Operations Research, ENG MGT 6415 / SYS ENG 6110: Optimization under Uncertainty
Research Interests
Operations Research, Applied Optimization and Optimal Control, Differential Games and Machine Learning
Education
Ph.D. Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, 2023, The Pennsylvania State University
M.S. Industrial Engineering, 2020, The Pennsylvania State University
B.S. Industrial Engineering, 2017, Federal University of Sao Carlos, Brazil
Dr. Stephen Raper
Advisor for Undergraduate Engineering Management & Systems Engineering, Associate Professor of Engineering Management & Systems Engineering
(573) 341-6569 | sraper@mst.edu |
205 Engineering Management
Specialization
ENG MGT 2110: Managing Engineering and Technology ENG MGT 3310: Operations and Production Management, ENG MGT 4110: General Management-Design and Integration, ENG MGT 4907: Engineering Management Senior Design, ENG MGT 5313: Packaging Management ENG MGT 6610: Advanced Production Management
Research Interests
Packaging Systems, Engineering Management, Undergraduate Education
Education
Ph.D. Engineering Management, 1989, University Missouri-Rolla
M.A. Engineering Management, 1987, University of Missouri-Rolla
B.S. Engineering Management, 1985, University of Missouri-Rolla
Dr. Joan Schuman
Associate Chair of Undergraduate Studies and Teaching Professor Engineering Management & Systems Engineering
(573) 341-6112 | schumanj@mst.edu |
207 Engineering Management
Specialization
ENG MGT 3320: Introduction to Project Management, ENG MGT 5210: Economic Decision Analysis, ENG MGT 6211: Advanced Financial Management, ENG MGT 6322: Case Studies in Project Management, ENG MGT 6323: Global Project Management
Research Interests
Engineering Education, Project Management, Cultural Competency
Education
Ph.D. Polymer Science and Engineering, 2003, University of Southern Mississippi
BSME, 1985, University of Arkansas
Dr. David Spurlock
Teaching Professor Engineering Management & Systems Engineering
(573) 341-6190 | dspurloc@mst.edu |
209 Engineering Management
Specialization
ENG MGT 5110: Managerial Decision Making, ENG MGT 5111: Management for Engineers and Scientists, ENG MGT 6322: Case Studies in Project Management, ENG MGT 5320: Project Management, ENG MGT 2110: Managing Engineering and Technology, ENG MGT 6113: Advanced Personnel Management, ENG MGT 6110: Case Studies in General Management, ENG MGT 5412: Operations Management Science
Education
Ph.D. Organizational Psychology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
M.A. Organizational Psychology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
M.A. Pepperdine University
B.E.E.(Magna cum laude) University of Dayton
Dr. Javier Valentín-Sívico
Assistant Teaching Professor Engineering Management & Systems Engineering
(573) 341-4494 | jvxfq@mst.edu |
204 Engineering Management
Specialization
ENG MGT 1210: Economic Analysis of Engineering Projects, ENG MGT 3310: Operations and Production Management, ENG MGT 5414: Introduction to Operations Research
Education
Ph.D. in Engineering Management, Missouri University of Science and Technology, 2022
M.S. in Electrical Engineering, University of Missouri - Rolla, 1997
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez Campus, 1995
Joint Appointment Faculty
Dr. K. Chandrashekhara
Curators' Distinguished Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
(573) 341-4587 | chandra@mst.edu |
188 Toomey Hall
Academic Positions:
- Curators' Professor, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Missouri S&T (2008-present)
- Professor, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Missouri S&T(1997-2007)
- Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, Missouri S & T (1991-1997)
- Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, Missouri S & T (1985-1991)
- Graduate Research Assistant, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA (1982-85)
Non-Academic Positions:
- Assistant Civil Engineer, Structural Design Group, Tata Consulting Engineers, India (1980-82)
Dr. Islam H. El-adaway, P.E., C.Eng, F.ASCE, F.ICE
Hurst/McCarthy Professor, Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
(573) 341-4030 | eladaway@mst.edu |
228 Butler-Carlton Hall
Research Interests
Modeling and simulation (multi agent systems, system dynamics, and social network analysis); Sustainable infrastructure management; Resilient hazard management; Energy management; Contractual and dispute management; Planning management; Safety management; Decision and risk management; Engineering education; & Engineering ethics
Education
Ph.D. Civil Engineering (Construction Engineering and Management), Iowa State University, 2008
M.S. Construction Engineering, The American University in Cairo, Egypt, 2006
B.S. Construction Engineering, The American University in Cairo, Egypt, 2003
Dr. Susan Murray
Interim Vice Provost of Online Education, Professor, Psychological Science
(573) 341-4038 | murray@mst.edu |
109 Humanities-Social Sciences
Specialization
Human Factors and Educational Research
Research Interests
Human Factors, Human Systems Interactions, Industrial Safety, Fatigue Risk Management, and Engineering Education
Education
Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, Texas A&M University
M.S. in Industrial Engineering, University of Texas - Arlington
B.S. in Industrial Engineering, Texas A&M University
Dr. Jagannathan Sarangapani
William A. Rutledge - Emerson Electric Company Distinguished Professor, Electrical Engineering
(573) 341- 6775 | sarangap@mst.edu |
222 Emerson Electric Company Hall
Research Interests
Systems and control; Neural network control; Event triggered control/cyber-physical systems; Resilience/prognostics; Autonomous systems/robotics
Education
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington, 1994
M.S. in Electrical Engineering, University of Saskatchewan at Saskatoon, Canada, 1989
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Anna University at Madras, India, 1986
Patents
- Al Salour, D. Trimble, J. Sarangapani, and E. Taqieddin, "Ultra-lightweight Mutual Authentication Protocol with Substitution Operation”, US Patent No. 10198605, February 5, 2019. (jointly with Boeing, St Louis)
Recent Grants (active)
- Deep Neural Network Control, PI, ONR, 2021-2025.
- Planning Grant: Engineering Research Center for Integrative Manufacturing and Remanufacturing Technologies (iMart) to Spur Rural Development, Co-PI, NSF, 2019-2021.
- A Doctoral Program in Big Data, Machine Learning, and Analytics for Security and Safety”, Co-PI, Dept. of Education, 2018-2021.
- RFID based Asset Tracking and Evolvable DNA, Honeywell, PI, 2020-2021.
Selected Awards
- 2021 University of Missouri Presidential Award for Sustained Excellence-STEM
- 2020 Best Associate Editor Award, IEEE Systems, Man, and Cybernetics-Systems.
- 2018 IEEE Control System Society’s Transition to Practice Award
- 2018 Fellow, National Academy of Inventors
- 2016 Fellow of the IEEE
- 2015 Fellow of the IET (UK)
- 2014 Fellow of the Inst. Of Measurement & Control (UK)
- 2005 Teaching Commendation Award
- Commended for Teaching Excellence in 2006-2007, 2012-2013, 2013-2014
- Outstanding Teaching Award 2014-2015, 2015-2016, 2017-2018
- Faculty Excellence Award 2005-2006, 2006-2007
- 2007 Boeing Pride Achievement Award
- 2001 University of Texas Presidential Award for Excellence (early career)
- 2001 Caterpillar Research Excellence Award
- 2000 NSF Career Award
Dr. Donald Wunsch II
Founding Director of Kummer Institute Center for Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems, Computer Engineering
(573) 341-4521 | dwunsch@mst.edu |
129 Emerson Electric Company Hall
Research Interests
Clustering or unsupervised learning; Adaptive dynamic programming (ADP) or reinforcement learning; Neural networks hardware and applications
Education
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, University of Washington, 1991
M.S. in Applied Mathematics, University of Washington, 1987
B.S. in Applied Mathematics, Philosophy Minor, University of New Mexico, 1984
Patents
- R. Dua, S.E. Watkins, D.C. Wunsch, “Neural network demodulator for optical sensor,” U.S. Patent 7,603004, Filed June 12, 2007, Issued October 13, 2009.
- R. Meuth, J.L. Vian, E.W. Saad, D.C. Wunsch, “Adaptive multi-vehicle coverage optimization system and method, U.S. Patent 8,260,510, Filed July 12, 2012, Issued December 31, 2013.
- R. Meuth, J.L. Vian, E.W. Saad, D.C. Wunsch, “Adaptive multi-vehicle coverage optimization system and method, U.S. Patent 8,260,485, Filed September 18, 2007, Issued September 4, 2012.
- E.W. Saad, J.L. Vian, R.J. Meuth, and D.C. Wunsch, “Hierarchical mission management,” U.S. Patent Application 20110082717, October 5, 2009.
- E.W. Saad, S.R. Bieniawski, P.E.R. Pigg, J.L. Vian, P.M. Robinette, D.C. Wunsch, “Real time mission planning,” U.S. Patent 9064222, Applied for May 14, 2010, issued June 23, 2015.
- R. Xu, D.C. Wunsch, S. Kim, “Methods and systems for biclustering algorithm,” U.S. Patent 9043326 Filed January 28, 2012, claiming priority to Provisional U.S. Patent Application, January 28, 2011, issued May 26, 2015
Selected Awards
- IEEE Fellow
- INNS Fellow
- INNS Senior Fellow
- NSF CAREER Award
- INNS Gabor Award for Excellence in Neural Networks Engineering Contributions
- INNS President
- Haliburton Award for Excellence in Teaching and Research
- Charles Hedlund Distinguished Visiting Professor, American University Cairo
- IEEE Electron Devices Society Distinguished Lecturer
- IEEE Computational Intelligence Society Distinguished Lecturer
- Coauthor, IEEE Conference on Evolutionary Computation Best Overall Paper
- Master, DeTao Masters’ Academy, Shanghai
- Eagle Scout
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